If you have a helmet on while driving a motorcycle will it save your life?

Answer 1

Kinda...I think it is all personal opinion. There should be no law requiring you wear it...your not hurting neone but yourself.

I agree. It is a personal choice.

I also agree it should be a personal choice. Except where I live and anywhere else in the world where annual registration is largely made up of a mandatory insurance premium (ACC in New Zealand)

I pay $405 dollars a year to register my bike. If helmets were not mandatory, It would give the penny-pinching little (word I can't write in Wiki Answers) an excuse to charge closer to $1000!

Answer 2

"Will" is a poor word.

For a helmet to bring any benefit you have to hit your head.

If you don't hit your head, it can't help you.

If you hit another part of your body, it can't help you.

But about 60% of motorcycle fatalities are from head injuries.

So if you do come off your bike, the chances of a helmet saving your life are quite high.

Answer 3

There's no solid answer to that. Some places do have mandatory helmet laws, others don't care. Some require people below a certain age to wear a helmet, while legal adults are free to choose. You have to check your local regulations.

In my opinion, it's always a good idea to wear a helmet. For what they cost, and how they are to wear, they're excellent protection.

Answer 4

• Laws requiring all motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 19 states and the District of Columbia
• Laws requiring only some motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 28 states
• There is no motorcycle helmet use law in 3 states (Illinois, Iowa, and New Hampshire)
• Some bicyclists are required by law to wear a helmet in 21 states and the District of Columbia
• There is no bicycle helmet use law in 29 states

The history of motorcycle helmet laws in the United States is characterized by change. In 1967, to increase motorcycle helmet use, the federal government required the states to enact helmet use laws in order to qualify for certain federal safety programs and highway construction funds. The federal incentive worked. By the early 1970s, almost all the states had universal motorcycle helmet laws. Michigan was the first state to repeal its law in 1968, beginning a pattern of repeal, reenactment, and amendment of motorcycle helmet laws. In 1976, states successfully lobbied Congress to stop the Department of Transportation from assessing financial penalties on states without helmet laws.

No state has a universal bicycle helmet law. Only 21 states and the District of Columbia have statewide bicycle helmet laws, and they apply only to young riders (often riders younger than 16). Local ordinances in a few other states require bicycle helmets for some or all riders.

Low-power cycle is a generic term used by the Institute to cover motor-driven cycles, mopeds, scooters, and various other 2-wheeled cycles excluded from the motorcycle definition. While state laws vary, a cycle with an engine displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less, brake horsepower of 2 or less, and top speeds of 30 mph or less typically is considered a low-power cycle. Twenty-three states have motorcycle helmet laws that cover all low-power cycles. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have laws that cover some low-power cycles.
Yes or no - it's subject to state and local laws.

Answer 5

Basically, the answer is yes. Wearing a bike helmet when cycling is important as a standard precaution from accidents and injuries that may happen. In some cities, there are laws governing the bike helmet which requires people to wear bike helmet when cycling. These laws are especially ordered for children under 18 years old.
It depends on local laws where you live, but it is always a good idea to wear a helmet.
In several countries, yes. Either all people, or only minors depending on where you are, must wear a helmet while using a bicycle.

In many (such as the Netherlands), it is not required.
Depends on where you are and your age, the rules aren't the same everywhere.
There's no single answer to that, as the laws are different from place to place, sometimes also dependent on the age of the rider. Minors might be required to wear helmets while legal adults may not be.

Answer 6

You are less likely to suffer brain-damage if involved in a motorbike accident is wearing a helmet. In Britain it is compulsory to wear a British Standard approved helmet as the rider or as the pillion passenger of a motorbike on public roads.

Answer 7

Certainly. Wearing a helmet while driving a motorcycle provides crucial protection for your head in the event of a crash. Helmets are designed to absorb and distribute the force of impact, reducing the risk of head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and fatalities. Research consistently shows that helmets save lives and reduce the severity of head injuries in motorcycle accidents. Therefore, wearing a helmet is a critical safety measure for all motorcycle riders to minimize the risk of serious harm in the event of a crash.

Answer 8

Yeah, its a law, and just plain stupid not to

Answer 9

just because adults can make their own choices doesnt mean they are more or less liable to a serious injury or even death